From LaBelle, Florida for Hendry and Glades County and the Lake Okeechobee region. Don Browne, editor.

Saturday, February 10, 2018

Pregnant Bicyclist Hit By Drunk Driver

MARCO ISLAND, FL. -- Jose Luis Rodriquez, 46 of Naples was eastbound on Patton St at San Marcos Blvd this morning at 8:30 a.m. as Meghan Miller, 33 of Green Springs, Ohio was northbound on San Marcos Blvd approaching Patton St. on a bicycle.

Driving a 2002 Ford F-350 Rodriquez proceeded east from the stop sign into the path of Miller. As a result, the front right corner of of the one-ton truck collided with the left side of the bicycle.

Miller is pregnant and was transported by a medical helicopter to Lee Memorial Hospital for serious injuries.

Rodriquez was charged with DUI with property damage and injury and failure to yield right of way.